England's World Cup 2026 fixtures, schedule and tournament route to final - how Three Lions could lift trophy on July 19
What is England's potential path to World Cup glory?
The Three Lions have been handed an advantage already by FIFA's introduction of a Wimbledon-style seeding system, which means they cannot meet Spain or Argentina until the semis or France until the final, should all four countries win their respective groups.
Wednesday June 17: England 4-2 Croatia
Tuesday June 23: England 0-0 Ghana
Saturday June 27: England vs Panama, New Jersey - kick-off 10pm
So, as things stand, here is England's potential path to reaching the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday July 19 at the New York-New Jersey (MetLife) Stadium.
We've picked the most likely games England would face based on the FIFA rankings of possible opponents.
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Wednesday July 1: England vs Third-placed Group E/H/I/J/K, Atlanta - kick-off 5pm
As things stand it will be Cape Verde in the first knockout round.
Monday July 6: England vs Mexico (or Scotland), Mexico City - kick-off 1am
Saturday July 11: England vs Brazil, Miami - kick-off 10pm
Wednesday July 15: England vs Argentina, Atlanta - kick-off 8pm
Sunday July 19: England vs Spain, New Jersey - kick-off 8pm
Friday July 3: England vs Portugal, Toronto - kick-off 12am
Monday July 6: England vs Spain, Arlington - kick-off 8pm
Friday July 10: England vs USA, Los Angeles - kick-off 8pm
Tuesday July 14: England vs France, Arlington - kick-off 8pm
Sunday July 19: England vs Argentina, New Jersey - kick-off 8pm
Saturday July 4: England vs Colombia, Kansas - kick-off 2.30am
Tuesday July 7: England vs Belgium, Vancouver - kick-off 9pm
Saturday July 12: England vs Argentina, Kansas - kick-off 2am
Wednesday July 15: England vs Brazil, Atlanta - kick-off 8pm
Sunday July 19: England vs Spain, New Jersey - kick-off 8pm
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